Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the renewal of a Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $176,527.88.
Summary
DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Renewal of a Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen’s network infrastructure supports all departments’ daily operations and transactions. The network contains sensitive data including but not limited to resident information, property tax information, social security numbers, and police records. Maintaining this data makes the City an attractive target for cybercriminals. It would cost the City thousands of dollars if this data were compromised.
The Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement provides tools needed to run a strong secure network. It will allow the Information Technology Department to identify and block possible attacks before they happen. It also minimizes recovery time from an attack limiting negative fiscal impact.
The current Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Plan expires in July 2024 however the addition of the SCADA Firewall necessitated a reevaluation of the plan. Renewing this plan will synchronize the expiration dates for all security services and save $27,386.20 by doing so.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not renew the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement
2. Renew the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 2; renew the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement to provide the most effective network security. Without the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement, the City would be vulnerable to cybercriminals.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The Information Technology Department is seeking approval to renew the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement form Netsync through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) section 271.102, subchapter F; a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This expenditure for FY23, FY24 and FY25 is $58,842.63
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Funds are available in account 627-2705-419.42-43.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes there is sufficient funds in the budgeted line-item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the renewal of the Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Agreement from Netsync using the Texas DIR contract TSO-4167 not to exceed $$176,527.88 and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any change orders as permitted by state and local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties